TCCFT 2196 Executive Meeting, April 10th, 2019
Members Attending: Dave Howard, John Sandin, Valerie Morgan-Krick, Ken Fox, Michael Mixdorf, Deanna Cole, Jim Reisdorf, and Ken Pimpleton
Item 1: Approval of Agenda (Dave Howard): Michael Mixdorf made a motion to approve the Agenda and it was seconded by Jim Reisdorf. The Agenda was approved.
Item 2: Approval of Previous Minutes (Dave Howard): Michael Mixdorf made a motion to approve the Previous Minutes and it was seconded by Valerie Morgan-Krick. The Previous Minutes were approved.
Item 3: AFTWA Convention & Re-invest in Our Colleges (Karen Strickland): Karen presented information on the upcoming AFTWA Convention including how to develop Resolutions for the convention. She stated she is running for her third term as AFTWA President and mentioned the staff changes at AFTWA. Karen announced that per caps will increased in order to keep up with the Cost of Living. She also gave a review of the Higher Education Act Reauthorization. Karen presented stickers and gave an overview of the Re-invest in Our Colleges (ROC) campaign including the upcoming “Walkout” on Tuesday 4/16/19.
Item 4: AFTWA Local Assistance/Powerful Locals (Ken P. & Karen Strickland): As a follow-up to our previous meeting relating to TCCFT Regalia, Karen explained how local assistance is given to Locals. And that we will need two members or more to participate in the Powerful Locals Training August 8th-10th, 2019. Karen brought AFTWA T-Shirts and other regalia that will be distributed at our next All Membership Meeting.
Item 5: Committee Reports:
Legislative (Katrina Taylor): No Report. Dave mentioned the Pay Raise is still at the Legislature.
Elections (Valerie Morgan-Krick): Valerie will be sending out a sample ballot this week to test the electronic voting system prior to voting on the Constitution revision for the TCCFT Vice-President job description.
Membership (Vacant): The EC thanks Jennifer Snoek-Brown for attending this meeting and propose that she be appointed to fill this position.
By-Laws (Ken Fox): Ken will present the Article 5 Section 2 proposal concerning the TCCFT VP Duties to the Membership for approval at our next All Membership Meeting May 15th.
Grievance (Michael Mixdorf): Michael stated that the mediation process has begun on a longstanding grievance.
Corrections (Deanna Cole): Deanna commented and asked questions about the recent FEPPs project concerning Faculty teaching transfer courses.
Adjunct (Vacant): TCCFT is still seeking members for this committee. Dave has a conversation with a new Adjunct Faculty on the possibility of fulfilling this position.
Executive (Dave Howard): Dave asked The AFTWA President about the recent accreditation draft concerning Academic Freedom. He announced he will be present at TCC Board meeting today to participate in topics of concern including Managements handling of a Tenure Committee action. Dave states he will mention the possibility that legal action may be taken on this matter. He report that there is a Distinguished Alumni Award meeting held April 19th and Valerie Morgan-Krick volunteered to participate in this event. TCCFT is still awaiting to determine if we need to bring in an outside mediator for the Faculty Awards issues. Dave and John participated in a discussion with the Management Team to re-write the Post-Tenure language in the contract. Dave encourages everyone to attend the All Membership Meeting and that our TCCFT Attorney will be presenting information about our rights as Union Members.
For the good of the order: Next Meeting Dates: Executive Council: Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at 1:30 pm in Bldg. 13, Rm. 151.
All Membership Meeting: Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at 2:30 Building 11, Senate Room